Ronald Himler
6) The Wall
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Language
English
Description
A Boy and his father come from far away to visit the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington and find the name of the boy's grandfather, who was killed in the conflict.
10) A day's work
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Language
English
Description
When Francisco, a young Mexican American boy, tries to help his grandfather find work, he discovers that even though the old man cannot speak English, he has something even more valuable to teach Francisco.
13) Fly away home
Author
Language
English
Description
A homeless boy who lives in an airport with his father, moving from terminal to terminal and trying not to be noticed, is given hope when he sees a trapped bird find its freedom.
Author
Series
Log cabin books volume 3
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
16) A Christmas Star
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
A young girl looks forward to receiving mittens and oranges and candy at church on a Christmas Eve during the Depression, and when these special treats are stolen, her spirit sinks.
17) The blizzard
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Although a blizzard prevents his cousins from visiting for his birthday, a disappointed Billy ends up having a very special day when his teacher and classmates must stay overnight at his family's house to wait out the snowstorm.
18) The Sioux
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Description
Identifies the different tribes of the Sioux Indians and discusses their beliefs and traditional way of life.
20) Trouble for Lucy
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin/Clarion Books
Language
English
Description
As she and her family travel the Oregon Trail in 1843, Lucy's puppies persist in creating trouble.